by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The owner of a fire ravaged home in the Forest Park Heights Historic District was told to fix his mistakes after he renovated the building without the approval of the Historical Commission or the proper permits.
by Trent Levakis | Feb 20, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.
by Tina Lesniak | Feb 20, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News
HAMPDEN — At the Hampden Selectboard meeting on Feb. 17, discussion continued on the regional agreement for governing the schools in the Hampden-Wilbraham Region School District and recent changes made.
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation will be hosting “Dueling Pianos” on Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Country Club. The event features two pianists who take audience requests on songs for an interactive, high-energy show with cocktails, dancing and community spirit.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — A mayor’s order totaling $69,250 for a new walk-in cooler and a permanent pad for the freezer at the Chicopee Country Club golf course sparked much debate during the Feb. 17 City Council meeting.